Cpr
My heart skips a beat
Whenever a door slams
My heart skips a beat
Whenever I hear footsteps
Days and nights tensely lived
Not knowing what to think
Locks on doors, windows shut
Living a life in a cringe and a shrink
Shrink from most shadows
Images of the unknown
Freezing, still, in my sleep
Waiting for what will be shown
My heart skips a beat
With an impression on my bed
Sleep disturbed, fear increased
Not knowing the thoughts that spin through my head
I live alone, so no one is there
But my mind won’t let me rest
Tightly wound, hands clinched tight
Every day, every day, spent in fright
My heart skips a beat
Whenever I’m at church
I hear the words of Jesus Christ
There’s no fear, or any dread
My heart skips a beat
Because I feel my life is changing
Yes, I still cringe at night
Yet it doesn’t always feel the same
My heart skips a beat
I’ve learned the Father is near
As long as I have Him in my life
I know there is nothing to fear
Cringes lessen, tightness fades
I let the Lord shine His light
Sounds not heard, shadows no more
Jesus is the one to get me through the night
My heart skips a beat
I have been saved
Comforter, Protector, Redeemer
Copyright © Teresa Burkes | Year Posted 2009
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